Train Smarter Hunt Longer
By Todd Bumgardner
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Episodes: 111
Description
Hunters fail in the mountains because they train for optics instead of outcomes. The Train Smarter Hunt Longer Podcast puts the kibosh to that. Here, we rebuild the way hunters think about fitness: less ego, more consistency, and training that matches the real demands of the backcountry. Hosted by Todd Bumgardner, this show blends science and experience to give you the honest training info you need to physically prepare for this season and every season for the rest of your life.
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109: How Should Hunters Train in August?
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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108: The 30,000 Foot View of In-Season Hunting Fitness
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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107: Business, Dog Training, and Hunting with Jennifer Broome
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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106: Hunter's Rucking Questions That Need Answered
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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105: How Hunters Should Train in July
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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104: Dog Training and Hunting with Mike Lardy
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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103: Can You Hit These Hunting Fitness Benchmarks?
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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102: How Many Days Per Week Should Hunters Train with Their Packs?
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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101: What Happens When You Miss a Workout...or a Bunch of Them?
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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100: How Should Hunters Train in June?
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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99: Sheep Grand Slam, Leopard Hunting, and Other Hunting Stories
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May 31, 2026 |
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98: How to Avoid Hip, Knee, and Back Overuse Injuries
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May 27, 2026 |
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97: Choosing the Right Ruck Weight and Combining Ruck Training with Strength Training
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May 21, 2026 |
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96: How Should Hunters Train in May?
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May 12, 2026 |
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95: Fueling, Mindset, Vision, and Books
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May 06, 2026 |
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94: Fix Tight Hips After Rucking, How I've Changed My Mind About Nutrition
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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93: How Should Hunters Train in April?
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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92: Debunking Muscular Endurance Myths: Don't Confuse Fatigue with Progress
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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91: Why Hunting in New Zealand is So Affordable for Americans
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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90: Sled Training, Mobility, and Deadlifting for Hunting
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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89: How Should Hunters Train in March?
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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88: Training Through and Around Injuries
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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87: Popular Hunting Fitness Misconceptions and Leaning Out for Hunting
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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86: When Should Mountain Hunters Train on Steep Inclines?
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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85: How Should Hunters Train in February?
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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84: Should You Use Lifting Belts and Straps?
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Zone 2 for Hunters
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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82: 6 Important Training Questions for Hunters
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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The Best Strength Exercises for Mountain Hunters
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May 30, 2025 |
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80: Know You're Ready for the Mountains: The Hunter's Field Test
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May 22, 2025 |
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79: Two Important Notes on High-Intensity Training for Hunters
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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78: Stop Worrying So Much About Workout Nutrition and Why You Should Stay in Zone 2 Why You Scout
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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77: The How and Why of Long Duration Aerobic Training for Hunters
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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76.1: High Heart Rate Inefficiency Explained
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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76: Why Burpees Suck, High Heart Rate Inefficiency, Layering for Late October Hunts
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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75: Caloric Deficit Strength Training, Sleep Deprivation, Returning to Training After Illness
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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The Greatest Hunt in the World, Nepal, and Hunting Africa with Trey Sperring
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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73: Strength Endurance, Speed Training vs Running Volume, and Am I Getting a Bird Dog?
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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72: "Sheep Hunting Saved My Life"
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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71: You Shouldn’t Have to Rebuild After Hunting Season
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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70: When to Change Up Your Training Routine
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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69: Managing Time and Training Consistency
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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68: Why It’s Important to do a Training Program as it’s Written
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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67: Jordan’s Montana Upland Trip
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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66: Financial Health for Hunting with Jenny Chappell
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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65: Chamois, Tahr, and Dall Sheep with Rush Simpson
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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64: Transitioning from Preseason to Inseason Training
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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63: Fitness for Upland Hunting
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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62: Final Pre-season Training Phase
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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61: Mental Prep for The Grind of a Hunt
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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60: Modern Day Sniper: Fundamentals for Rifle Hunters and Pre-season Prep
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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59: Strength Endurance Training, Mother Russia, and Vetting Your Coaches
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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58: How to Use Self-talk During Tough Workouts
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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57: 7 Must-Do Training Steps to Prep for Mountain Hunting…without Mountains
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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56: Pre-season Hunting Training
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May 30, 2023 |
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55: How to Nail Basic Nutrition
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May 16, 2023 |
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54: Blending Physical Activity with Your Training Program
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May 02, 2023 |
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53: Max Strength and Aerobic Power Training
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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52: Sleep, Conditioning, Fitness Testing, and Turkeys
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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51: Beat the All or Nothing Mindset
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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50: CA Turkey, Cooling Down, Recovery…and Miley Cyrus
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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49: HRV, Weight Loss, and Spring Dog Training
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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48: Leg Size, Pull-ups, Eustress vs HICT
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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47: How to Choose the Right Exercises
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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46: The Home Gym Essentials List
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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45: Why You Should Train Now for Hunting Season
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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44: How to Stay the Course
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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43: Off-season Training
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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42: Adirondacks Deer Camp
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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41: Breaking the Hard-o Mindset and Matilda’s First Chukars
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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40: Training in Different Positions
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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39: Why We Don’t Barbell Squat
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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38: Dog Training and In-season Hunting Training
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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37: Backcountry Medical Necessities
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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:36 Training, Nutrition, Logistics QnA
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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:35 Building The Elite
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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:34 E-Scouting with Beau Martonik
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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:33 Nutritional Strategy to Prep for the Backcountry
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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:32 Summer Rucking Tips
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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:31 Mental 1%-ers
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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:30 Endurance, Recovery, and Coaching with Dan Reeve
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May 25, 2021 |
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:29 Comp Shooting and Hunting
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May 06, 2021 |
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:28 How to Prep for High Altitudes When You Don’t Live There
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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:27 Hunters And Special Operations
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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:26 Mental Skills for Staying in the Field
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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:25 Train All Day
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Feb 17, 2021 |
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:24 Supplements Worth Taking
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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:23 How to Set Up an Accurate Hunting Rifle
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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:22 How to Actually Train Women
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Jan 20, 2021 |
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:21 Training Tactical Operators
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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:20 Whitetail Chronicles pt. 3
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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:19 Strength Training for Archery pt. 2
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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:18 Whitetail Chronicles pt. 2
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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:17 Three Challenges for Hunters
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Oct 04, 2020 |
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:16 Strength Training for Archery
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Oct 03, 2020 |
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:15 Hip and Low-Back Pain with Dr. Justin Rabinowitz
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Oct 02, 2020 |
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:14 The Whitetail Chronicles pt. 1
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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:13 3 Tips for In-Season Hunting Fitness
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Sep 30, 2020 |
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:12 Does Hunting Tackle Matter?
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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:11 Nevada Muzzle Loader Mule Deer
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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:10 Archery Hunting with Joe Ferronato
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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:09 Rust Busters and Tough Pack Outs
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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:08 Keto and Fat Adaptation with Dr. Mike Roussell
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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:07 Over and Under-Rated Back Packing Gear with Josh Hill
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Jul 10, 2020 |
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:06 Adult Onset Hunting with Kate Galliett
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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:05 Mental Toughness with Michael Easter
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Jul 03, 2020 |
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:04 Why Training Hard All The Time is A Huge Mistake
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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:03 Matt Comment
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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:02 How to Hunt the Haul Road for Caribou
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Jun 20, 2020 |
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Human Predator Pack Mule Origins
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Jun 19, 2020 |
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Train Smarter Hunt Longer (Trailer)
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Jun 18, 2020 |